1. Pseudotumor Cerebri This site is for people living with PTC, (Intracranial Hypertension), and their families. Membership requests without a message stating why you would like to join will not be considered, to cut http://groups.msn.com/pseudotumorcerebri

var nEditorialCatId = 96; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: document.write(''); Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help Pseudotumor cerebri pseudotumorcerebri@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now Welcome New Members ... Tools Welcome to the PTC Community This website is dedicated to support and inform those living with PTC (Pseudotumor Cerebri). (PTC is also known as Intracranial Hypertension, IH) Friends and family are welcome here, as well as those wanting to learn a bit more about this serious Neurological Condition. Within our site you'll find multiple message boards, a PTC Chat room, and pictures of fellow members. We offer Member Profiles, to read about the personal experiences of other members or view our many pages explaining various aspects of this condition, and those conditions associated with it. You can find a doctor located near you, or submit your own recommendation. View our many links, to find information not contained within these pages. To navigate the site, simply click on the desired subjects title, in the menu on the left of your screen. Please visit the New Members page, as well as

2. NINDS Pseudotumor Cerebri Information Page pseudotumor cerebri (Benign Intracranial Hypertension) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/pseudotumorcerebri_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Pseudotumor Cerebri Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Pseudotumor Cerebri Information Page Synonym(s): Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Intracranial Hypertension Reviewed 03-19-2004 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Pseudotumor Cerebri? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Organizations What is Pseudotumor Cerebri? Pseudotumor cerebri literally means "false brain tumor." It is likely due to high pressure caused by the buildup or poor absorption of cerebrospinal fluid in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain. The disorder is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. Symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, which include headache, nausea, vomiting, and pulsating intracranial noises, closely mimic symptoms of brain tumors. Is there any treatment?

3. Pseudotumor Cerebri pseudotumor cerebri. Signs and Symptoms pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is encountered most frequently in young, overweight women between the ages of 20 and 45. http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/SECT53a.HTM

Pseudotumor Cerebri Signs and Symptoms Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is encountered most frequently in young, overweight women between the ages of 20 and 45. Headache is the most common presenting complaint, occurring in more than 90 percent of cases. Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting may also be encountered, but typically there are no alterations of consciousness or higher cognitive function. Tinnitus, or a "rushing" sound in the ears, is another frequent complaint. Visual symptoms are present in up to 70 percent of all patients with PTC, and include transient visual obscurations, general blurriness, and intermittent horizontal diplopia. These symptoms tend to worsen in association with Valsalva maneuvers and changes in posture. Reports of ocular pain, particularly with extreme eye movements, have also been noted. Pathophysiology Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome disorder defined clinically by four criteria: (1) elevated intracranial pressure as demonstrated by lumbar puncture; (2) normal cerebral anatomy, as demonstrated by neuroradiographic evaluation; (3) normal cerebrospinal fluid composition; and (4) signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, including papilledema. While the mechanism of PTC is not fully understood, most experts agree that the disorder results from poor absorption of cerebrospinal fluid by the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The subsequent increase in extracerebral fluid volume leads to elevated intracranial pressure. However, because the process is slow and insidious, there is ample time for the ventricular system to compensate and this explains why there is no dilation of the cerebral ventricles in PTC. Increased intracranial pressure induces stress on the peripheral aspects of the brain, including the cranial nerves. Stagnation of axoplasmic flow in the optic nerve (CN II) results in papilledema and transient visual obscurations; when the abducens nerve (CN VI) is involved, the result is intermittent nerve palsy and diplopia.

4. EMedicine - Pseudotumor Cerebri : Article By James Goodwin, MD pseudotumor cerebri Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disorder of unknown etiology. pseudotumor cerebri. Last Updated March 14, 2003, http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic329.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Headache And Pain Pseudotumor Cerebri Last Updated: March 14, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: idiopathic intracranial hypertension, benign intracranial hypertension AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: James Goodwin, MD , Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Associate Professor, Departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology, University of Illinois College of Medicine James Goodwin, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Neurology Illinois State Medical Society North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society , and Royal Society of Medicine Editor(s): Eric R Eggenberger, DO , Vice-Chairman, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Michigan State University; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

5. Pseudotumor Cerebri/Intracraniële Hypertensie Lotgenotengroep voor pseudotumor cerebri/Benigne of Idiopatische Intracrani«le Hypertensie. Informatie over de groep en de ziekte. http://home.wxs.nl/~jans7060/

Onderdeel van de vereniging CEREBRAAL Welkom! Op deze site, speciaal voor mensen met de aandoening Pseudotumor Cerebri / Benigne of Idiopatische Intracraniële Hypertensie (verhoogde hersendruk zonder aanwijsbare reden), vind je de verhalen van lotgenoten, wat wij doen als lotgenotencontactgroep en geven we je de mogelijkheid om met lotgenoten in contact te treden. Onze doelstelling Het algemene doel van onze groep is lotgenoten het gevoel te geven er niet alleen voor te staan, ondanks het feit dat de aandoening zeldzaam is. Een belangrijk aspect hierin is het uitwisselen van ervaringen en opgedane kennis door de mensen zelf. Het uitwisselen van deze ervaringen en deze kennis is de hoeksteen van het lotgenotencontact. Er gaat een grote kracht van uit die helpt bij de eigen verwerking. Want hoe ga je om met de boosheid die je voelt over het feit dat het zolang geduurd heeft voordat er een diagnose was? Hoe ga je om met het verlies van je zichtvermogen? Waarom is je taalgebruik niet meer goed, en wat doe je eraan? Onder andere de bovenstaande problemen zijn de uitgangspunten van onze groep. Een groep die op weg is groot te worden en haar doel te bereiken, ondanks de zeldzaamheid van de aandoening. Voor velen van ons was en is dit het einde van een eenzame en onbegrepen weg.

6. Pseudotumor Cerebri General Information on pseudotumor cerebri or Idiopathic IntracranialHypertension. pseudotumor cerebri Informational Homepage. Pseudotumor http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Garden/1297/pseudotumorcerebri.index.html

Pseudotumor Cerebri Informational Homepage Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a disease where there is increased intracranial pressure that mimics a brain tumor. This condition, which affects mainly women of childbearing age, is not widely known and little information is currently available about it. This web site will attempt to increase the availability of information about this disease. This site will be changed and updated as new information becomes available. WHAT IS PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI AND HOW IS IT TREATED. Disease Definition and Treatment PLEASE NOTE: In accessing this link, you are leaving this web site. The web site you will be going to, is graphics intensive and may take some time to load. If you wish to return to this page: "The Pseudotumor Cerebri Information Homepage" use your browser's back button, and bookmark this site now before you leave. WHAT METHODS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO REDUCE HEADACHE PAIN? Headache WILL DIET HELP TO REDUCE YOUR HEADACHES AND SYMPTOMS? Diet WHO ARE THE PHYSICIANS THAT TREAT THIS DISEASE?

7. EMedicine - Pseudotumor Cerebri : Article By Mark Gans, MD pseudotumor cerebri The presentation of a patient with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure and papilledema is a clinical emergency. http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic190.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Ophthalmology Neurologic Disorders Pseudotumor Cerebri Last Updated: March 3, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: benign intracranial hypertension, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, elevated intracranial pressure, papilledema, optic neuropathy AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Mark Gans, MD , Director of Neuro-ophthalmology, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, McGill University Mark Gans, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology , and Canadian Ophthalmological Society Editor(s): Edsel Ing, MD, FRCS(C) , Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook and Women's Health Sciences Center; Donald S Fong, MD, MPH

8. Pseudotumor Cerebri pseudotumor cerebri. pseudotumor cerebri, also called benign intracranial hypertension, literally means Symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, which include headache, nausea, vomiting, and http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921450279.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Neurology By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Pseudotumor Cerebri Pseudotumor cerebri, also called benign intracranial hypertension, literally means "false brain tumor." It is caused by increased pressure within the brain and is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. Symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri, which include headache, nausea, vomiting, and pulsating intracranial noises, closely mimic symptoms of brain tumors, possibly because of the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid placing pressure on the brain. Treatment for pseudotumor cerebri is generally symptomatic. Pressure may be controlled by removing excess fluid with repeated spinal taps or by shunting. Steroids may be prescribed to reduce swelling of brain tissue. Hyperosmotic drugs may be used to reduce fluid buildup. Once the diagnosis is made and the disorder is treated, pseudotumor cerebri generally has no serious consequences. If visual loss occurs, however, it may be premanent regardless of treatment. In some cases, pseudotumor cerebri recurs.

9. Benign Intracranial Hypertension / Pseudotumor Cerebri Within this site you will find information regarding symptoms, possible causes, and diagnosis of BIH. The personal experience of the author of the site are also shared here, along with multiple message boards to talk with others who have BIH (also known as pseudotumor cerebri). http://www.mjmoore.co.uk/bih/

Benign Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) ~~ Welcome! ~~ Hello, my name is Denise. May I take this opportunity to thank you for visiting my web-site. It is designed to tell you the facts about a little known and often misunderstood illness. I guess if you have reached this page you either have BIH or you know someone who suffers from it. If you have stumbled upon this site, please take the time to read it - you just might meet someone who has it. I hope it helps to enlighten you, and/or gives you the strength to cope with this condition. If you have a question or comment, feel free to use the message board And please take a moment to sign my guestbook! ~ Thanks! ~ About BIH My Experience Links Thanks ... Contact Me var site="s13bihptc"

10. Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation Nonprofit organization supporting research and the causes and treatment of IH (pseudotumor cerebri). Information about the condition, patient registry, research news, and links to related sites. http://www.ihrfoundation.org

Welcome to the Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation site. We are here to help Intracranial Hypertension (IH) is the general name for the disorders in which the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) pressure within the skull is too high. (Intracranial means inside of the skull . Hypertension refers to high fluid pressure . Old names for IH include Benign Intracranial Hypertension and Pseudotumor Cerebri). The Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation (IHRF) funds and supports medical research to develop better therapies to control Intracranial Hypertension (IH) while ultimately seeking a cure for IH. The Foundation also provides support, education, and encouragement for IH patients , their families , and medical professionals We are the only non-profit organization in the world devoted to supporting research to find a cure for IH IHRF is proud to introduce the Intracranial Hypertension Awareness pin.

11. Handbook Of Ocular Disease Management pseudotumor cerebri. Signs and Symptoms. Durcan FJ, Corbett JJ, Wall M. The incidence of pseudotumor cerebri. Population studies in Iowa and Louisiana. http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/March_2004/sec6_4.htm

PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI Signs and Symptoms Champagne cork appearance of papilledema in PTC. Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is encountered most frequently in young, overweight women between the ages of 20 and 45. Headache is the most common presenting complaint, occurring in more than 90% of cases seen. Dizziness, nausea and vomiting may also be encountered, but typically there are no alterations of consciousness or higher cognitive function. Tinnitus, or a "rushing" sound in the ears, is another frequent complaint. Visual symptoms are present in up to 70% of all patients with PTC, and include transient visual obscurations, general blurriness, and intermittent horizontal diplopia. These symptoms tend to worsen in association with Valsalva maneuvers and changes in posture. Sixth-nerve palsies, usually unilateral and intermittent, may be seen as well. Pathophysiology Pseudotumor cerebri is a syndrome disorder that involves elevated intracranial pressure in the absence of mass lesion, hydrocephalus, hemorrhage or other identifiable intracranial pathology. The Dandy Criteria (originally penned by Walter E. Dandy in 1937) delineates the diagnostic paradigm for PTC. Individuals such as J. Lawton Smith and Michael Wall have modified these criteria over the years. Most recently, Friedman and Jacobson published their diagnostic criteria, which includes the following:

12. Team IIH Om den neurologiska sjukdomen Idiopatisk Intrakraniell Hypertension(IIH) ¤ven k¤nd som pseudotumor cerebri(PTC) och Benign Intrakraniell Hypertension(BIH). Om symptom, diagnos och behandling. http://groups.msn.com/teamIIH

var nEditorialCatId = 96; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: document.write(''); Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help team IIH teamIIH@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now Välkommen Historia ... Tools VÄLKOMMEN Den här gruppen har skapats för personer med IIH men också till våra vänner, anhöriga och er andra som vill veta mer om den här sjukdomen. Vi ha r inte startat den här gruppen för att diagnostisera IIH - Vi är INTE doktorer, utan syftet är att sprida information och kunskap om det här, relativt, okända, neurologiska tillståndet. På de här sidorna försöker vi, på ett enkelt sätt, förklara det mesta med och runtomkring IIH. Något man ska tänka på är att IIH är en individuell sjukdom. Varje person har olika slags symptom och svarar olika på behandling. En del kan få biverkningar, andra inte. Det finns dom som blir bra av mediciner och behandling och det finns dom som blir "handikappade" för ett tag eller för en lång tid. När man som IIH-patient läser dessa sidor gäller det att komma ihåg hur DU mår och inte jämföra med de andra då de nödvändigtvis inte har samma slags symptom. Uppdaterad Medlemmar : Vi hoppas att du här kommer att få svar på de frågor som du har om IIH - om du tycker något saknas så maila oss gärna så att vi kan förbättra den här gruppen.

13. What Is PTC? Includes an online book called The PTC Primer, an explanation of pseudotumor cerebri, newsletters, signup for a patient database, and links to related sites and support groups. http://www.findmemyhouse.com/ptc/index.htm

Visit our Web Pages: Home PTC Support Network Discussion Forum Update 2004: from Founder Pseudotumor Research Update 2004 ... Related PTC Web Sites This website is sponsored by the PTC Support Network. The web space and domain name are compliments of Sondra Johnson Living with Pseudotumor Cerebri Pseudotumor cerebri is a relatively rare disease. (We estimate there are about 12,000 people living in the United States with this disease.) The majority of PTC patients are women of child-bearing age with a tendency to be overweight. However, there are PTC patients of all ages- male and female, and all weight ranges- from obese to downright skinny.  Pseudotumor cerebri is also an individualized disease. Each person responds differently regarding symptoms, treatment, and side effects. There is no "standard" for how the condition will appear, how long it will last, whether it will come back, or the degree it will impact your life. There are people who have success with medication or treatment, and their PTC goes away. There are others who become disabled with this condition, and treatment or surgery is ineffective.

14. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) - University Of Iowa Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ( pseudotumor cerebri) Michael Wall, M.D http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/dept/iih/pc_index.htm

To Access Navigation, see our sitemap skip over navigation Home About Us ... Webmaster Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri) Michael Wall, M.D. The University of Iowa Department of Neurology and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Index Introduction What causes idiopathic intracranial hypertension? What are the typical symptoms of IIH? How is the diagnosis of IIH made? ... Medical Treatment of IIH (written for physicians only) Selected References Contact Us General Information People ... The University of Iowa last updated

15. Pseudotumor Cerebri/Intracraniële Hypertensie Website voor mensen die lijden aan de zeldzame aandoening pseudotumor cerebri, ook bekend als benigne of idiopathische intracrani«le hypertensie. http://home.planet.nl/~jans7060/

Onderdeel van de vereniging CEREBRAAL Welkom! Op deze site, speciaal voor mensen met de aandoening Pseudotumor Cerebri / Benigne of Idiopatische Intracraniële Hypertensie (verhoogde hersendruk zonder aanwijsbare reden), vind je de verhalen van lotgenoten, wat wij doen als lotgenotencontactgroep en geven we je de mogelijkheid om met lotgenoten in contact te treden. Onze doelstelling Het algemene doel van onze groep is lotgenoten het gevoel te geven er niet alleen voor te staan, ondanks het feit dat de aandoening zeldzaam is. Een belangrijk aspect hierin is het uitwisselen van ervaringen en opgedane kennis door de mensen zelf. Het uitwisselen van deze ervaringen en deze kennis is de hoeksteen van het lotgenotencontact. Er gaat een grote kracht van uit die helpt bij de eigen verwerking. Want hoe ga je om met de boosheid die je voelt over het feit dat het zolang geduurd heeft voordat er een diagnose was? Hoe ga je om met het verlies van je zichtvermogen? Waarom is je taalgebruik niet meer goed, en wat doe je eraan? Onder andere de bovenstaande problemen zijn de uitgangspunten van onze groep. Een groep die op weg is groot te worden en haar doel te bereiken, ondanks de zeldzaamheid van de aandoening. Voor velen van ons was en is dit het einde van een eenzame en onbegrepen weg.

16. What Is PTC? Living with pseudotumor cerebri. pseudotumor cerebri is a relatively rare disease weight ranges from obese to downright skinny. pseudotumor cerebri is also an individualized disease http://www.pseudotumorcerebri.com/

17. Intel Web Page Wizard pseudotumor cerebri. I was diagnosed with PTC almost 12 years ago. I had been having extreme headaches and eye pain. My regular doctor http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/4602/PTC.html

PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI I was diagnosed with PTC almost 12 years ago. I had been having extreme headaches and eye pain. My regular doctor was concerned because two years earlier I had been sick with encephelitis. He sent me to a Neurologist and had him check me out. The Neurologist looked into my eyes and told me to go straight to the imaging center for an MRI and CT Scan. He then instructed me to head straight to the hospital where I would have a Lumpar Punctur (Spinal Tap) the next morning. He told me not to go home but straight to those locations. This of course frightened me because I thought perhaps I had a real tumor. So I did exactly what he told me to do. That night in the hospital, I had several doctors come look in my eyes to see the pressure. It was ok at first but since I already had this blinding headache, and the light they shined made it worse, I finally told them "ENOUGH!" The next day I had the LP and went home. The headache lessened for a few days then came back with a vengence. The doctor put me on Diamox 1000 mg to start. It seemes to help but it sure made my hands and feet tingle! I was also told to eat a lot of bananas and take pottassium supliments.

18. Pseudotumor Cerebri a CHORUS notecard document about pseudotumor cerebri Disclaimer. Feedback. Search. pseudotumor cerebri. idiopathic, increased CSF production http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00339.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Nervous system Feedback Search pseudotumor cerebri idiopathic, increased CSF production increased intracranial pressure, papilledema CT: slit-like ventricles tx: steroids Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 26 May 2004 Medical College of Wisconsin

19. Pseudotumor Cerebri pseudotumor cerebri. Overview. Synonyms Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Benign Intracranial hypertension. Epidemiology, 3.5/100,000 in women 1544 years. http://neuroland.com/ha/pseudo_cer.htm

Neuroland Neurology information Click on the brain to index page Search NeuroLand Neuro disease Notes ... Neuro Med Pseudotumor Cerebri Overview Synonyms: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Benign Intracranial hypertension Epidemiology 3.5/100,000 in women 15-44 years 19.3/100,000 in women ages 20-44 years who are 20% or more above ideal body weight. Rare in patients over 45 years of age, men and slim adults, need to consider a secondary cause or another disease. Symptoms Headache: worsen by bending forward. cough, sneezing. Neck and back pain are often prominent. Brief episodes of monocular or binocular visual loss that may be partial or complete. Pulsatile tinnitus, may be unilateral or bilateral, described as a heartbeat or whooshing sound. May have VI nerve palsy. Differentiate papilledema from pseudopapilledema Difficult to differentiate with a direct ophthalmoscope. Tilted optic nerves and optic disc drusen, both benign conditions, can simulate optic nerve head swelling. Infiltrative optic neuropathies can produce elevation of the optic disc.

20. Delphi PTC Forums This site is made up of message boards created as a source of support for those living with pseudotumor cerebri. You can also join us for a chat in one of the PTC Support chat rooms. http://forums.delphiforums.com/PTC_FORUM/start

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